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  • MD BIOCHEMISTRY POST GRADUATE - 5 SEATS PER YEAR

  • MBBS - 250 SEATS PER YEAR

  • BSc MLT- 20 SEATS PER YEAR • DMLT — 100 SEATS PER YEAR

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Dr. P. Mohan Kumaresh, Professor & HOD

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Dr. P. Mohan Kumaresh

Professor & HOD

Qualification : MD Biochemistry

TNMC Registration No: 63406

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Dr. M. Subarathi

Associate Professor

Qualification : MD Biochemistry

TNMC Registration No: 82397

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Dr. P. Gnanapraba

Associate Professor

Qualification : MD Biochemistry

TNMC Registration No: 83744

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Dr. V. Rajagopal

Associate Professor

Qualification : MD Biochemistry

TNMC Registration No: 91760

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Dr. R. Uma maheswari

Assistant Professor

Qualification : MD Biochemistry

TNMC Registration No: 85268

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Dr. B. Rohini

Assistant Professor

Qualification : MD Biochemistry

TNMC Registration No: 86124

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Dr. T. Dania Tamilselvi

Assistant Professor

Qualification : MD Biochemistry

TNMC Registration No: 94869

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Dr. J. Bhavani

Assistant Professor

Qualification : MD Biochemistry

TNMC Registration No: 83723

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Dr. M. Dilagamari

Tutor

Qualification : MD Biochemistry

TNMC Registration No: 92900

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Dr. P. Mohankumar

Tutor

Qualification : MBBS., DLO

TNMC Registration No: 53422

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Dr. Michael Rajam Geetha

MD. Biochemistry

Qualification : Associate Professor

TNMC Registration No: 53386

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Dr. Freethi

MD. Biochemistry

Qualification : Tutor

TNMC Registration No: 84015

BSc NURSINS

ANNUAL STATISTICS

  • NO. OF INVESTIGATIONS DONE PER YEAR: 2870978

  • N0. OF SAMPLES ANALYZED PER YEAR : 448438

DAILY STATISTICS

  • AVERAGE N0. OF INVESTIGATIONS DONE PER DAY-8260

  • AVERAGE N0. OF SAMPLES ANALYZED PER DAY-1251

ANALYZERS IN DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY:

  • Cobas e 411

  • ELISA READER

  • ELISA WASHER

  • XL-1000

  • XL 640

  • EASYLYTE

  • CENTRIFUGE

  • EM 100

  • EM 200

  • BIORAD D-10

  • SEMI AUTOANALYSER

  • DENSITOMETER

  • AUTOMATED EPP TANK

Clinical Material and investigative workload of the Department of Biochemistry

No. of Samples received (2024) : 3810691

No. of Tests done (2024) :   485766

Clinical Chemistry Investigations …..

  1. Investigations

  1. On the day of Assessment

  1. Year 1

  1. Year 2

  1. Year 3*

  1. Daily Average for the Last Year

Glucose

  

214746

300589

  1. 320756

  1. 879

Urea

  

250752

287518

  1. 316828

  1. 869

Creatinine

  

250450

288365

  1. 316828

  1. 869

Serum bilirubin

  

526435

669480

  1. 780633

  1. 2139

Serum proteins

  

79233

127843

  1. 154925

  1. 427

Electrolytes

  

315034

401782

  1. 450465

  1. 1236

Lipid profile

  

82902

85506

  1. 146387

  1. 404

Calcium

  

15490

32612

  1. 34024

  1. 94

Magnesium

    

160

  1. 323

  1. 1

Phosphorus

  

10044

19880

  1. 21683

  1. 60

Uric acid

  

9949

20776

  1. 24608

  1. 68

Urine analysis

  

28765

26988

  1. 25905

  1. 77

Pleural fluid

  

1474

1670

  1. 2034

  1. 6

CSF

  

1332

1232

  1. 1544

  1. 6

Peritoneal Fluid

  

1954

2106

  1. 2610

  1. 8

Synovial fluid

  

88

96

  1. 112

  1. 1

Pericardial fluid

  

67

58

  1. 69

  1. 1

Drain fluid

  

125

219

  1. 344

  1. 1

Stone Analysis

  

24

48

  1. 27

  1. 1

Serum Amylase

  

4747

9815

  1. 9259

  1. 26

Serum Lipase

  

703

678

  1. 2426

  1. 7

Serum AST

  

173929

211462

  1. 242925

  1. 666

Serum ALT

  

152201

200616

  1. 249044

  1. 683

Serum ALP

  

147933

207106

  1. 225707

  1. 619

CK

  

4708

5905

  1. 9080

  1. 25

CKMB

  

5849

6425

  1. 9029

  1. 25

LDH

  

630

3070

  1. 6063

  1. 17

Hormonal Assays

      

  1.  

  1.  

Thyroid Hormones

  

27641

38395

  1. 60964

  1. 168

Steroid Hormones

  

469

476

  1. 1581

  1. 5

Sex Hormones

  

2897

3669

  1. 3700

  1. 11

Other Hormonal Assays (Growth Hormone, Insulin, C-Peptide)

  

197

565

  1. 472

  1. 3

Vitamins Assay

    

41

  1. 109

  1. 1

Iron Profile

  

774

1110

  1. 1454

  1. 4

HbA1C

  

2387

6283

  1. 8167

  1. 23

Ferritin

  

774

1110

  1. 1454

  1. 4

CRP

  

15532

17433

  1. 20007

  1. 55

Tumor markers

  

200

973

  1. 3724

  1. 15

PSA

  

190

481

  1. 448

  1. 2

Β-HCG

  

10

337

  1. 874

  1. 3

CA-125

    

74

  1. 765

  1. 3

CA 19-9

    

8

  1. 450

  1. 2

CEA

    

39

  1. 800

  1. 3

AFP

    

34

  1. 387

  1. 2

Immunoglobulin

Assays

    

134

  1. 142

  1. 1

Troponins

  

41

261

  1. 1639

  1. 6

Procalcitonin

  

115

1001

  1. 1552

  1. 5

Electrophoresis

  

97

116

  1. 100

  1. 1

IFE

    

15

  1. 12

  1. 1

Hb Variants

    

3834

  1. 6320

  1. 18

Research Projects completed in past 3 years in Biochemistry Department
S.No. Name of the PG Guide Topic of Research Projects
1 Dr. Diana Powline Dr.P.Gnanapraba, MD., Association of Renalase rs10887800 gene polymorphism and serum renalase levels in pregnancy induced hypertension.
2 Dr. Gnana Preethi Dr.P.Mohankumaresh,MD. Association of CYP17 gene polymorphism with hyperandrogenism in poly cystic ovarian syndrome.
3 Dr. Kalaiselvi Dr.M.Subarathi, MD., Study on Serum Salusin alpha – negative predictive marker for severity of coronary artery disease.
4 Dr. Sathish Dr.M.Subarathi, MD., Association of Preptin with insulin and insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes mellitus.
5 Dr. N. Vijayalakshmi Dr.P.Mohankumaresh,MD. Detection of partial or complete Ƴ chromosome microdeletion of azoospermic factor –c subregion among azoospermic and severe oligospermic male patients.
6 Dr.G.DianaPowline Dr.P.MohanKumaresh Dr. Gnanapraba .P Optimizing creatinine assays in icteric samples: a practical method to mitigate bilirubin interference
7 Dr.GnanaPreethi.K Dr.P.MohanKumaresh Dr. Gnanapraba .P LH, FSH ratio in PCOD patients
8 Dr.D.Kalaiselvi Dr.P.MohanKumaresh Dr. Gnanapraba .P De ritis ratio in coronary artery disease
9 Dr.S.Satish Dr.P.MohanKumaresh Dr. Subarathi .M Insulin: The double-edged sword in metabolic syndrome
10 Dr.Vijaya Lakshmi Dr.P.MohanKumaresh Dr. N. Vijayabanu Improving ABG results accuracy – A focus on Pre-analytical variables.
11 Dr.G.DianaPowline Dr.P.MohanKumaresh Demodulating spectral interference in the analysis of serum creatinine – An empirical approach
12 Dr.GnanaPreethi.K Dr.P.MohanKumaresh Dr. Gnanapraba .P A recherché presentation of monoclonal gammopathy with double M bands simulating biclonal picture
13 Dr.D.Kalaiselvi Dr.P.MohanKumaresh Dr. Gnanapraba .P Transfusion dependent lives –a classic case of Cooley’s anemia
14 Dr.S.Satish Dr.P.MohanKumaresh Dr. Subarathi .M Hemoglobin E trait – the hidden threat
15 Dr.Vijaya Lakshmi Dr.P.MohanKumaresh Dr. N. Vijayabanu An esoteric presentation of IgA multiple myeloma
16 Dr.G.DianaPowline Dr.P.MohanKumaresh Dr. Gnanapraba .P The Delphic role of serum uric acid to creatinine ratio, neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio as prognostic markers in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
17 Dr.GnanaPreethi.K Dr.P.MohanKumaresh Dr. Gnanapraba .P Leutinizing hormone-follicle stimulating hormone ratio in PCOS patients attending gynecology OPD in GovtRajaji Medical College and Hospital
18 Dr.D.Kalaiselvi Dr.P.MohanKumaresh Dr. Gnanapraba .P Delving into the relationship between De Ritis ratio and coronary artery disease
19 Dr.S.Satish Dr.P.MohanKumaresh Dr. Subarathi .M Insulin in metabolic syndrome
20 Dr.Vijaya Lakshmi Dr.P.MohanKumaresh Dr. N. Vijayabanu Impact of temperature on PaO2 measurements in plastic syringes for ABG analysis
21 Dr.S.Sakthipriya Dr.P.Gnanapraba.M.D Unveiling the subtle danger
22 Dr.P.Indra Dr.P.MohanKumaresh.M.D.,DCP Shining light on a rare case : exploring light chain myeloma
23 Dr.W.Jefferson Dr.Subarathi.M.D Hb-D trait – beyond Punjab

Research Projects undergoing in Biochemistry Department
1 Dr. S. Sakthipriya Dr.P.Gnanapraba, MD., A prospective study on urinary neutrophil gelatinase associated Lipocalin (NGAL) in pediatric acute kidney injury.
2 Dr. P. Indra Dr.P.Mohankumaresh,MD. A study on serum symmetrical dimethylarginine as an early marker for chronic kidney disease in diabetic population.
3 Dr. W. Jefferson Dr.M.Subarathi, MD., Status of serum Endocan level in the assessment of complexity of coronary lesion in ST segment elevation myocardial infarction.
4 Dr. M. Mareeswari Dr.P.Mohankumaresh,MD. Status of Nesfatin 1 levels in prediabetes and type 2 disbetes mellitus – A case control study.
5 Dr. G.S. Neethu Dr.P.Mohankumaresh,MD. A study on serum heparin binding protein in sepsis cases.
6 Dr. N. Prabha Dr.P.Gnanapraba, MD., A comparative study on serum semaphorin 4c levels in patients with benign and malignant breast neoplasm.
7 Dr. P. Priya Darsini Dr.M.Subarathi, MD., Diagnostic value of hypoxia inducible factor-1 (HIF-1A) in identifying retinopathy among diabetic patients in a tertiary care hospital, Madurai, Tamilnadu.
8 Dr. A. Soundarya Priyatharsini Dr.P.Mohankumaresh,MD., Comparative study of nephron levels and microalbumiuria in hypertensive individuals.
9 Dr.S.Sakthipriya Dr.P.Gnanapraba.M.D, Quality matters : Pre-analytical phase
10 Dr.P.Indra Dr.P.MohanKumaresh.M.D.,DCP, A check to glycemic control
11 Dr.W.Jefferson Dr.Subarathi.M.D Comparative study of Tgl Glucose in Diabetic and Non Diabetic CAD patients
12 Dr.M.Mareeswari Dr.P.MohanKumaresh.M.D.,DCP, ABG in the spotlight: Polycythemia as a game changer
13 Dr.G.S.Neethu Dr.P.MohanKumaresh.M.D.,DCP Unmasking megaloblastic anemia: The hidden twin of beta thalassemia trait
14 Dr.N.Prabha Dr.P.Gnanapraba.M.D Weak swimmers: The electrophoretic journey of lazy globulins
15 Dr.P.Priya Darshini Dr.Subarathi.M.D, The yellow clue : Investigating an unusual bilirubin spike
16 Dr.A.Soundaryapriyatharsini Dr.P.MohanKumaresh.M.D.,DCP The green puzzle : A case study of uncommon jaundice
17 Monica Rajasre B 2nd MBBS 2022 Batch Dr.P.Gnanapraba.M.D, Insights into Calcium Creatinine Clearance a focus on Nephrolithiasis.

 

JOURNALS PUBLISHED BY BIOCHEMISTRY FACULTIES
             
S N Name & Designation Title of the Publication Name of the Journal Authorship Volume, date of article in journal Indexing Agency
1 Dr. P. Mohan Kumaresh, Professor & HOD Serum hsCRP and insulin resistance in Type-2 Diabetes mellitus patients with coronary artery disease International Journal of Scientific Study Mohankumaresh.P 1st Author Dec-16, Volume-4, Issue-9 Pg.No.127  
    Association between serum adiponectin levels and coronaryartery disease in Type-2 Diabetes mellitus patients International Journal of Scientific Research Mohankumaresh.P 1st Author Jan-17, Volume-6, Issue-1, Pg.No.60  
    A study of Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) Gene insertion / deletion (I/D) Polymorphism in Essential Hypertension Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences Mohankumaresh.P Corresponding Author 2019, 25.02.19 Volume-7, issue-2, Pg.No.639-643  
    Putative Role of serum uric acid and hs CRP in Preeclampsia Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences Mohankumaresh.P Corresponding Author (Issue2347-954X)Feb-2019, Pg.No.636-638  
2 Dr. M. Subarathi, Associate Professor Association of (TTTC) repeat polymorphism in 3¹UT4 of Leptin gene with essential hypertension European Journal of Cardio Vascular Medicine Dr. M. Subarathi, Vol.13, Issue3, 2023 Print issn 2042-4884 eissn 2042-4892  
    Correlation of inflammatory markers with radiological findings in Novel Covid-19 diseased patients in a tertiary care centre in South India International Journal of Applied Research Dr. M. Subarathi, Third Author Vol.12|Issue 12|December 2022|PRINT ISSN No. 2249-555X| DOI10.36106/ijar  
    Serum mitochondrial Aspartate Transaminase activity in alcoholic liver disease International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research Dr. M. Subarathi, Third Author e-ISSN:0975-1556, p-ISSN:2820-2643/IJPCR 2024;16(3);01-06 Index Copernicus
    An insight into immunohistochemical profile of triple negative breast carcinoma in a tertiary care center Journal of Biomedical Sciences Dr. M. Subarathi, Fourth Author Vol.14|Issue 1| International May 2024 EMBASE
3 Dr. P. Gnanapraba, Associate Professor. Pattern of ordering glycated hemoglobin in Christian Medical College Vellore. Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences Dr. Gnanapraba P, Dr. Molly Jacob. Sch J App Med Sci. 2017;5(12):4924–8. doi:10.2276/sjams.2017.5.12.26.  
    Correlation of Glycated Hemoglobin with plasma Glucose in Type-II Diabetes Patients IOSR Journal of Biotechnology and Biochemistry Dr.P.Gnanapraba, First Author Volume-6, Issue - Jan-Feb 2020, Pg.19-23  
    Correlation and practicality of spot urine protein-to-creatinine and albumin to-creatinine ratios compared to 24-hour urine protein measurement in type 2 diabetes mellitus. International Journal of Academic Medicine and Pharmacy P Gnanapraba, K Indhu, S Prarthana Int J Acad Med Pharm 2025; 7 (2); 467-471. DOI: 10.47009/jamp.2025.7.2.94  
4 Dr. Michael Rajam Geetha A Hospital based case control study on Serum Lipid Profile in patient with active Rheumatoid Arthritis attending a tertiary care centre in Chennai, Tamilnadu, India Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological & Chemical Sciences Dr. Michael Rajam Geetha, 3rd Author 15.02.2022 EMBASE
    Prevalence of Self Medication practices among pregnant mothers in Urban area of Thoothu District, Tamilnadu, India Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological & Chemical Sciences Dr. Michael Rajam Geetha, 2nd Author 12.02.2022 EMBASE
    The Impact of Obesity on the severity of Rheumatoid Arthritis Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological & Chemical Sciences Dr. Michael Rajam Geetha, 1st Author Jan-18 Index Copernicus
    Correlation of Serum Leptin Level with disease activity in Rheumatoid Arthritis patients Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences Dr. Michael Rajam Geetha, 1st Author 2017 Index Copernicus
    Vitamin-D deficiency and its independent role in renal damage in diabetes mellitus Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological & Chemical Sciences Dr. Michael Rajam Geetha, 3rd Author Jun-21 EMBASE
5 Dr.R.Uma maheswari Atherogenic indices in hypertension Global Journal for research analysis Umamaheswari R 01-03-2019 Volume-8, Issue-3, Pg.No.39-40  
    Quality of Life and Vitamin D Status in Perimenopausal Women International Journal of Research and Review Umamaheswari R 01-01-2020, Volume-7, issue-1, Pg.No.571-577  
6 Dr.V.Raja gopal A study of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Gene insertion / deletion (I/D) Polymorphism in Essential Hypertension Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences Rajagopal V 2019, 25.02.19 Volume-7, issue-2, Pg.No.639-643  
    Association of serum leptin and diastolic blood pressure in pre-eclamptic women Med Pulse International Journal of Biochemistry Rajagopal V 01-05-19 Pg 31-33, Issue-2, Volume-10  
7 Dr. T. Dania Tamilselvi, Assistant Professor. A Prospective observational study on Pre-Analytical errors in a Tertiary Care Centre Based Clinical Chemistry Laboratory, Theni, Tamilnadu, India Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological & Chemical Sciences Dr.T.Dania Tamilselvi, First Author March-April 2022 13(2) Pg.No.145  
    A Hospital based case control study on Serum Prolactin levels and it's correlation with Anti-CCP levels in recently diagnosed Rheumatoid Arthritis in Chennai, Tamilnadu Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Health Care Dr.T.Dania Tamilselvi, Second Author PISSN-2349-2562, EISSN-2349-2570/Vol.8/issue.42 Nov-30-2020-21  
  Dr. T. Dania Tamilselvi, Assistant Professor. Serum Myoglobin as an early diagnostic test in Acute Myocardial Infarction Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological & Chemical Sciences Dr.T.Dania Tamilselvi, Second Author JSR, issn:27,77-8179 January 2023  
8 Dr. J. Bhavani, Assistant Professor Screening of TPO Gene A2173C Polymorphism and Thyroperoxidase Antobodies in Subclinical Hypothyroidsm International Journal of Academic Medicine and Pharmacy Dr. J. Bhavani 2nd Author issn: 2687-5365; ISSN (p) : 2753-6556, 10.08.2024 2024; 6(4); 860-865  
9 Dr. R. Freethi Clinical Utility of Child Pugh Class for Myocardial Dysfunction in Chronic Liver dusease patients International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research Dr. R. Freethi 3rd Author e-issn:0975-1556, p-ISSN:2820-2643/IJPCR 2024  

 

Funding Details for Research Projects taken by MD Biochemistry PG Students
S.No.

Name of the PG

 ICMR Project & Fund Topic of Research Projects
  Initial Fund After Publication  
1 Dr. S. Sakthipriya Rs.25,000/- Rs.75,000/- A Prospective study on uninary neutrophil gelatinase lipocalin (NGAL) in Pediatric Acute Kidney injury
2 Dr. W. Jefferson Rs.25,000/- Rs.75,000/- Status of serum Endocan level in the assessment of complexity of coronary lesion in ST segment elevation Myocardial infarction
3 Dr. N. Prabha Rs.25,000/- Rs.75,000/- A comparative study on serum semaphorin 4C levels in patients with benign and malignant breast neoplasm
4 Dr. Priyadharshini Rs.25,000/- Rs.75,000/- Diagnostic value of hypoxia inducible factor-1 (HIF-1A) in identifying retiropathy among diabetic patients in a tertiary care hospital, Madurai, Tamilnadu
5 Monica Rajasre B 2nd MBBS 2022 Batch Rs.25,000/- Rs.75,000/- Insights into Calcium Creatinine Clearance a focus on Nephrolithiasis.

Awards :

DR.N.Vijayalakshmi View

 

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Name of the Head of the Department

Periods

  

From

To

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1

  

Dr.Ebenezer William, MD., ( Bio)

  

1990

  

1993

 

2

  

Dr.P.Jayanthi, MD.,( Bio)

  

1993

  

2000

 

3

  

Dr.K.Ramadevi, MD.,( Bio)

  

2000

  

2005

 

4

  

DR. Rita Mary Aruna, M.Sc., ( Med. Bio.), P.hD.,

  

2005

  

2006

 

5

  

Mr.R.Sethuraman, M.Sc (Bio)

  

2006

  

2009

  
 

6

  

Dr.Sara Ebenezer Pushpam, MBBS.,

  

2009

  

2011

  







 

 

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